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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.67, 1,289.87 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.67, 1,289.87 and 515.03 is: 710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.67 : 1,289.87 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.67/1,289.87 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.67x = 1,289.87 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.67x = 664,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,322.40/934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.76

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